20 Celebs You'd Never Guess Had Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Tales

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Would you believe some of your favorite A-list stars were once homeless? Well, it's true: Some of the most famous celebs had a shockingly rocky start in life. Their poor backgrounds make their stories of success that much sweeter!

Take for example, Kelly Clarkson. The Grammy-award winning artist grew up in abject poverty, surrounded by roaches in her own home. As a teen, things weren't much better, as she was forced to lived between her car and a homeless shelter. Now, all that has completely changed for the better! The blonde beauty became a hugely successful singer after being crowned champion of the popular singing competition, American Idol. Amazing Kelly, you've come so far!

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If you're looking for even more inspiration, look no further. Below, we detail even more remarkable stories that are true testaments to the phrase "where there's a will there's a way," proving that nothing is impossible!

Click through the gallery to discover more A-list stars who once had no more than a few cents to their names. This list is so eye-opening, we're sure you won't regret taking a peek.

Scarlett Johansson

The actress revealed she was living on welfare and food stamps with her family while growing up in a low-income household in Manhattan. What's more, she even got rejected as a child actor at the ripe age of nine. We're so happy she persevered!